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Question

What are the signs/ symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 1

Dropping face Can’t raise both arms Slurred speech Can understand you

Answer 2

- Call 999 - Lay down with head and shoulders raised. - reassure - don’t bombard with questions - monitor - if unconscious put in recovery position

Answer 3

Nausea Blurred vision Stomach ache

Answer 4

``` Yawn and sway Pale Sweaty Cold clammy skin Slow weak pulse ```

Answer 5

Reassure Breath deep and slow Lie down and raise legs

Answer 6

Nausea | Pain

Answer 7

Reluctant to move Deformation Swelling Bruising

Answer 8

``` 999 for help Comfortable position Support limb Don’t relocate Don’t eat or drink ```

Answer 9

Damage to a ligament

Answer 10

Damage to a muscle

Answer 11

Pain | Difficulty moving

Answer 12

Swelling Bruising and discolouration ( sprain) Cramp (strain)

Answer 13

``` RICE REST ICE COMFORTABLE POSITION ELEVATION ```

Answer 14

Open/ exposed wound Closed / swelling and bruising Complicated / affects blood vessels, vital organs, nerves Green stick/ occurs in children

Answer 15

Severe pain | Hard to move area

Answer 16

Cracking time and time of injury Bleeding if open Swelling Deformity

Answer 17

Move if necessary Elevated sling = shoulder Support sling = wrist, forearm , fingers Cover exposed wound with sterile dressing

Answer 18

A heart attack

Answer 19

``` Pain Dizziness Confusion Disorientation Nauseous Thirst ```

Answer 20

``` Jolt shake or jump Burns- entry and exit Unconsciousness Difficulty or no breathing Blue lips Pale cold and clammy skin ```

Answer 21

``` Turn of mains power supply Don’t touch with wet or metal Call 999 Primary survey and CPR Treat burns Treat for shock Lay on back with legs raised ```

Answer 22

``` Dry heat ( fire) Wet heat ( steam) Chemical Electrical Sunburn ```

Answer 23

Superficial Partial thickness Full thickness

Answer 24

``` Creams Lotion Cotton wool Oils Burst blisters Remove clothing stuck to burn ```

Answer 25

All layers of skin burnt Burnt feet face hands genitals Burn is larger than the casualties palm Chemical or electrical

Answer 26

Pain in site of burn Shock due to large loss of fluid Breathing difficulties if airways affected.

Answer 27

``` Blistering Redness Swelling Signs of shock Clear fluid of affected area ```

Answer 28

Wear gloves Clean area around it Use tweezers to pull out at same angle it enters Squeeze site to bleed and reduce infection Clean dry and dress wound

Answer 29

Bang nose Violent sneeze High blood pressure Anti clotting medication

Answer 30

``` Sit down and tilt head forwards Breath through mouth Apply pressure either side of bridge 10 mins at a time Don’t speak swallow sniff or cough If lasts 30 +mins call 999 ```

Answer 31

Direct pressure for at least 10 mins or until bleeding stops

Answer 32

Limb has been partially or completely severed from body

Answer 33

Wrap in cling film plastic bag and then ice pack

Answer 34

Thirsty Confused Pain around area

Answer 35

Pale cold clammy skin Bruising and swelling Shock Weak and rapid pulse

Answer 36

999 for emergency help Lie casualty down Treat for shock

Answer 37

Bloody will spurt leading to rapid blood loss and shock

Answer 38

``` Dizziness Feeling faint Cramps and pins and needles Tight chest Panic Rapid pulse ```

Answer 39

Fast deep breathing | Flushed skin

Answer 40

Excessive breathing often a result of a panic attack

Answer 41

``` Remove to quiet area Reassure calm but firm Slow breaths through nose Small sips of water 999 if attack is prolonged ```

Answer 42

Foods Medicines Insect stings Latex

Answer 43

``` Swollen tongue Horse voice Hard swallowing Noisy breathing Wheeze and persistent cough Abdominal pain Nausea Rash Itching ```

Answer 44

``` Ask if they have adrenaline auto injector Call 999 Sit up I’d breathing becomes hard If faint lay down and raise legs Second does if no better after 5-10 mins ```

Answer 45

Spasm and narrowing of airways

Answer 46

Anxiety Difficult speaking Pale and clammy Blue lips

Answer 47

Breathing difficulty | Wheezy and breathless

Answer 48

``` Reassure Sit in W position Encourage and assist use of prescribed medication Use again if doesn’t ease Remove from know cause Don’t move into cold air ```

Answer 49

Reduced blood flow to the heart

Answer 50

``` Pale grey skin Coughing Blue tinge Sweaty skin Breathing difficulty Clutching chest Sudden collapse ```

Answer 51

``` Dizzy Nausea Chest pains Tingling sensation Anxiety Feeling like indigestion ```

Answer 52

Low blood volume Loss of bodily fluids Low cardiac output

Answer 53

``` Pale cold clammy skin Blueness of lips Weak rapid pulse Shallow breathing Unconsciousness ```

Answer 54

Failure of circulation leading to lack of blood to vital organs

Answer 55

``` Dizziness Confusion Disorientation Nauseous Thirst ```

Answer 56

``` Lie down and raise legs Loosen tight clothing around neck and chest Reassure Keep warm Don’t give food and drink Call 999 ```

Answer 57

Body being deprived of oxygen

Answer 58

Heart stopped pumping blood around body

Answer 59

Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

Answer 60

Lack of oxygen Direct heart damage Electric shock

Answer 61

Early recognition Early cpr Early defibrillation Post resuscitation care

Answer 62

Every two mintues

Answer 63

``` Tracheostomy’s Regurgitation of stomach contents Air in stomach Broken ribs Chest doesn’t rise Fluid airways Confined spaces ```

Answer 64

``` Small towel Razor Pocket mask Gloves Shears *spare batteries * spare pads * paediatric pads ```

Answer 65

Something you see hear smell or feel

Answer 66

Something the casualty tells you

Answer 67

What happened leading up to the incident and or medical bracelet

Answer 68

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 69

Automated external defibrillator

Answer 70

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer 71

``` Strong communicator Good team player Able to lead Anticipate problems Observant Quick thinker Stay calm Good with people Positive attitude ```

Answer 72

- Health and safety at work act - Corporate manslaughter and homocide - equality - safeguarding vulnerable groups - COSHH - REACH - first aid at work - manual handling

Answer 73

``` Details of pool Potential risk Dealing with the public Systems of work Operational systems First aid supplies and training Conditions of hire to outside companies ```

Answer 74

``` Overcrowding Disorderly behaviour Lack of water clarity Fire Bomb threat Lighting failure Structural failure Toxic gas emission Major injury ```

Answer 75

Ensuring individuals are treated fairly and equally with no one being treated less favourably

Answer 76

Recognising and respecting people’s differences variety and individuality

Answer 77

``` Recycling methods Lighting arrangements Pool temperature Water outlet arrangements Pollution/wate ```

Answer 78

``` Wave machine Play equipment Water jets Lazy rivers Flumes and slides Beach areas ```

Answer 79

Platforms and spring boards | Moveable floors

Answer 80

Smaller and shallower Sauna and steam room Spa bath

Answer 81

Large Inflatables Fountains

Answer 82

- premises and utilities - task and activities - people

Answer 83

``` Depth of pool Misuse and entrapment Wet floor surfaces Glare Pool steps Hoist Movable floors Booms Waves ```

Answer 84

- weak and vulnerable - showoffs - armbands and botany aids - unaccompanied children

Answer 85

Under the influence of drugs or alcohol Disabilities Elderly or very young Nervous and timid

Answer 86

``` Gala set up Inflatables Disabled hoist Cleaning Self appointed teacher Hyperventilating Dunking and pushing Play fighting Bombing Boisterous games ```

Answer 87

Swimming lessons Aqua aerobics Swimming coaching or training Lifeguard training

Answer 88

General public swimming Inflatable or fun time swim Senior swimming

Answer 89

Directing an activity to take more control of the way pool users behave

Answer 90

Watching the activities without taking any action

Answer 91

Whistle Hand signal Verbal Alarms

Answer 92

Help themselves

Answer 93

Weak or tired | Minor medical emergency

Answer 94

``` Panicking Non swimmer Injured swimmer Serious medical emergency Panicking looked swimmers Unconscious ```

Answer 95

Early recognition Early cpr Early defibrillator Post resuscitation care

Answer 96

DRABC | Danger response airways breathing circulation

Answer 97

At least one meter

Answer 98

``` Small towel Razor Pocket mask Protective gloves Scissors Spare pads ```

Answer 99

``` PAPP preserve life Alleviate suffering Prevent situation getting worse Promote recovery ```

Answer 100

``` Contents list Guidance leaflet Large sterile dressing Triangular bandage Medium sterile dressing Safety pins Eye pad sterile dressing Alcohol free cleansing wipes Adhesive tape Gloves Finger dressing Face mask Foil blanket Burn dressing Shears Confirming Bandage ```

Answer 101

``` Pills Medicine Sprays Creams Sharp scissors Cotton wool Inhalers ```

Answer 102

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